Welfare assessment of laying hens in furnished cages and non-cage systems: an on-farm comparison
Abstract
From 2012 onwards, all laying hens in Europe will need to be housed either in furnished cages or non-cage systems (aviaries or floor-housing systems). In terms of animal welfare, furnished cages and non-cage systems both have advantages and disadvantages. Data on direct comparisons between the two, however, are limited. The aim of this study was to carry out an on-farm comparison of laying hens’ welfare in furnished cages and non-cage systems....
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Title
Welfare assessment of laying hens in furnished cages and non-cage systems: an on-farm comparison
Published Date
Nov 1, 2008
Journal
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
363 - 373
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